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Multi Award Winning Makayla Palms - Villa Tiare

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Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Tiare kitchen
Private kitchen
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Titikaveka, Titikaveka
  • Place, Takitumu Conservation Area
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Tikioki Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Matutu Brewing Company
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Studio bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Multi Award Winning Makayla Palms - Villa Tiare

Multi award winning Rarotongan accommodation at its best! Excellence on TripAdvisor.

Modern with a Pacific touch self catering villa set in lush tropical gardens with private access to stunning Titikaveka lagoon and beach. Relax on the uncrowded beach with complimentary kayaks and snorkeling equipment or explore the many and varied activities on the island.

Makayla Palms Villa Tiare has everything you need for your tropical holiday. This fully screened villa features a full kitchen, spacious lounge with flat screen TV, DVD player and complimentary Wifi. A cupboard contains all linen changes and beach towels, books games and DVDs. Guests enjoy the BBQ on their deck, dining table, loungers and the open air shower.

The kitchen contains everything you will need as though you are in your kitchen at home. Guests enjoy the BBQ on their deck and the open air shower.

The bedroom has a Queen sized bed made up for a tropical island. Change of bed linen is in the cupboard.

Early check in or late check out may be available on request and an additional charge applies

Within walking distance is a village shop, a fruit stall, a church and restaurants. Three kms away in Muri are many more cafes and restaurants.

Parking is available on the property.
Buses run regularly and may be hailed at the gate.
Exclusive airport transfers are available for booking.

Ideal for couples, honeymooners, friends families with teens or older, special celebrations.

Use of all facilities and lagoon equipment is complimentary
Smoking allowed outside
Please note we have a 3 night minimum booking unless there is a gap when we can take a shorter booking time.
We welcome children over the age of 11 years
We welcome children of any age if all three villas are booked as a group

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Multi Award Winning Makayla Palms - Villa Tiare pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Multi Award Winning Makayla Palms - Villa Tiare?

As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Multi Award Winning Makayla Palms - Villa Tiare on 6 May 2026 start from NZ$399, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Multi Award Winning Makayla Palms - Villa Tiare?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Multi Award Winning Makayla Palms - Villa Tiare?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Multi Award Winning Makayla Palms - Villa Tiare?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Multi Award Winning Makayla Palms - Villa Tiare located?

Located in Takitumu District, this villa is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Muri Beach. Takitumu Conservation Area and Tikioki Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Totally Relaxing Week

Everything about my weeks stay here was easy, the beach equipment worked great, the kitchen and grill made meals easy when I wasn’t walking down the beach for a great Charlies fish sandwich or exploring other island food. The beach was beautiful and great for swimming and some snorkeling and walkable for over a mile in either direction. Already planning another visit next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2025
Kia Orana Ron, Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review online for us. It was our pleasure to host you during your stay at Makayla Palms. We hope to see you next time! Meitaki Ma'ata e Kia Manuia from all of us at Makayla Palms. Imai S. Manager
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!!

It would be nice to have dresser table and thick pillow, overall it is really lovely. We enjoyed. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ngaire E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

Perfect setting for a relaxing retreat. Only steps from a beautiful beach. Everything is thoughtfully provided for a comfortable stay. Relaxing loungers and snorkeling gear for the beach. Ample towels. Self catering facilities so you can eat drink and do the laundry in comfort. Generally quiet and private.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2023
Tanks for such a lovely review Ngaire! It was our pleasure to have you staying with us :) We shall see you here next time! Meitaki Ma'ata e Kia Manuia from the team here at Makayla Palms
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F.

Had a great time at the Villa supported by an awesome team.

Had a great time at the Villa supported by an awesome team. The Villa was lovely and modern with beautiful gardens and had all the comforts of home. The beach was an amazing pristine spot, great for both swimming and snorkling. Easy access to Kayaks and sun loungers. Only 3 kilometres from Muri Beach for the Night Markets. We loved our holiday and wished we could have stayed longer. Thanks for making our stay so stress free and enjoyable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

I almost don’t want to write this as want to keep this property and the island a secret !

I almost don’t want to write this as want to keep this property and the island a secret ! It is amazing, in fact we ran out of words to describe its beauty. The property owners and managers are delightful. The houses we stayed in (2 families/2 different ones) were clean, bright, have more then everything you need to feel right at home. We made amazing dinners almost every night with lots of laughs surrounded by lush gardens. The beach is the most beautiful one on the island. We’ll be back
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Martina W.

Beautifully presented villa with spectacular gardens.

Beautifully presented villa with spectacular gardens...have loved staying here.

About the host

Hosted by Makayla Palms

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We both grew up in NZ and went to school there.As it happened we both became school teachers, had our OE and returned home where we met and married
We taught for many years and gave up teaching in NZ to build Makayla Palms. We built and landscaped from the ground up and it was all a labour of love.

Why they chose this property

The land was given to John as he is part Cook Islander and for him it was coming back to half of his roots having been brought up in NZ. It gave both of us the opportunity to immerse ourselves with the people and their culture and for John there was a sense of "coming home"
We gave up teaching in NZ to build Makayla Palms. We built and landscaped from the ground up and it was all a labour of love.
It has been an interesting journey and we have learned so much.
We love that we have a local couple who doing our housekeeping and gardening and have taken ownership with us on the journey.
The icing on the cake are all the wonderful guests that come to stay and hearing their stories and seeing the pleasure that they get from being on such a wonderful piece of paradise and engaging with locals

What makes this property unique

Fantastic staff. Nothing is too much trouble. Helpful without intrusion.
The location being a short stroll along a private access to the beautiful Titikaveka lagoon and beach reputedly the best on the island
Beautifully landscaped grounds with herbs and chillis to pick when you are having a BBQ on your deckFantastic staff. Nothing is too much trouble. Helpful without intrusion. All with a smile!

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